SpeedRunners
| SpeedRunners | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | DoubleDutch Games |
| Publisher(s) | tinyBuild |
| Producer(s) | Alex Nichiporchik |
| Designer(s) | Casper van Est |
| Programmer(s) | Gert-Jan Stolk |
| Artist(s) | Tom Brien |
| Composer(s) | SonicPicnic |
| Engine | Microsoft XNA |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 |
| Release |
Windows, OS X, Linux
Xbox One
PlayStation 4
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| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
SpeedRunners is a multiplayer side-scrolling racing game developed by DoubleDutch Games and published by tinyBuild.[1][2] Originally a free web browser game titled SpeedRunner and later an Xbox 360 game by the name SpeedRunner HD on Xbox Live Arcade,[3] SpeedRunners was released on Steam on 26 August 2013 into Steam Early Access, and officially on 19 April 2016.[4][5] SpeedRunners launched on Xbox One on 31 May 2017 as a Games with Gold title.[6] It was recognised as an eSport by the Electronic Sports League in July 2015.[7]
Reception
Kotaku's Alex Jones termed SpeedRunners as "competitive multiplayer Mario that Nintendo should've made".[1] PC Gamer's Emanuel Maiberg said it to be a "fully realized idea", with the exception of "occasional bug and some rough art assets".[2] Rock, Paper, Shotgun's Ben Barrett praised the game's simplicity.[8]
SpeedRunners won the Gamer’s Voice Award in the 2015 SXSW Gaming Award,[9] the 2014 Best Multiplayer Game Award by Indie DB,[10] and was nominated for Best PC/Console Game at the 2012 Dutch Game Awards.[11]
Gameplay
SpeedRunners is played as a fast-paced side-scroller. Players compete with each other to outrun their opponents. Falling behind far enough off the screen results in players dying to the players who still remain on-screen.
References
- 1 2 Jones, Alex (22 May 2015). "Speedrunners is the Competitive Multiplayer Mario That Nintendo Should've Made". Kotaku. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- 1 2 Maiberg, Emanuel (31 July 2014). "SpeedRunners review (Early Access)". PC Gamer. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ Smith, Adam (24 June 2013). "Hook, Line And Sprinter: SpeedRunners". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ Byrd, Matthew. "SpeedRunners Gets an Official Release Out of Early Access". Twinfinite. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
- ↑ "SpeedRunners on Steam". Steam. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ Nelson, Major (31 May 2017). "SpeedRunners Is Now Available For Xbox One". Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ↑ "SpeedRunners 1on1 Summer Series #1 Europe". ESL Play. Electronic Sports League. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ Barrett, Ben (27 August 2013). "Gotta Go Fast: SpeedRunners". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ "SXSW Gaming Awards Highlights". South by Southwest. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ "Indie of the Year 2014 - Editors Choice feature - SpeedRunners". Indie DB. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ↑ "Nominees Dutch Game Awards 2012". Dutch Game Awards. Retrieved 16 December 2015.